The Middle Ages had a rich history in traditions which helped individuals gain knowledge of how social institutions such as marriage, social class, and education worked at that time. During this time, books like this were created to instill in woman what would be her position inside the house as well as in the church and society. For example, they ought to unconditionally subservient to their husbands; intolerance was punished. Griselda, from "The Clerk's Tale," would be an ideal example because she had endured many humiliations in order to be worthy of her husband.
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